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Author: By Anne Atieno
President William Ruto and Migori Governor Ochilo Ayacko after an Interdenominational Church Service at Kadika Primary School, Suna East Constituency, Migori County on May 04, 2025. [PCS, Standard] President William Ruto’s speech was briefly cut short after a resident hit him with a shoe as he addressed a crowd at Kehancha, his last stop on his first-day visit to Migori County. The president, who was concluding his speech before he invited other leaders to speak, was left shocked as the huge shoe flew to his face, and he reacted by trying to block it with his hands. In his speech,…
A gate and signboard of St. Joseph Missions of Messiah in Africa which was closed indefinitely after police raided the church and rescued 57 people. Among those rescued were sick and injured. Two people died within the church premises hours before the raid. (Photo by Anne Atieno) St Joseph Missions of Messiah in Africa church in Rongo has been shut down by authorities following a police rescue of 57 worshippers allegedly living within the premises. The church has all the markings of a cult, according to residents and authorities. Their leader is called Halleluhya—and so are all the other faithful.…
A gate and signboard of St. Joseph Missions of Messiah in Africa which was closed indefinitely after police raided the church and rescued 57 people. Among those rescued were sick and injured. Two people died within the church premises hours before the raid. (Photo by Anne Atieno) St Joseph Missions of Messiah in Africa church in Rongo has been shut down by authorities following a police rescue of 57 worshippers allegedly living within the premises. The church has all the markings of a cult, according to residents and authorities. Their leader is called Halleluhya—and so are all the other faithful.…
At least 216 youths in Migori County have been trained on digital skills to enhance their employability and create income-generating opportunities. The training was done by the National Youth Council in partnership with the Kenya National Innovation Agency, Huawei, Safaricom and Computers for Schools Kenya. The one-month training at Uriri Training and Vocational College (TVC) equipped the youth with various computer literacy, digital marketing, online entrepreneurship, and financial literacy skills. Uriri MP Mark Nyamita underscored the importance of the digital programme, saying that it will go a long way in ensuring capacity building is done from the lowest level. “The…
Salom Obise hangs on helicopter after it took off in Rapogi village. A 30-year-old man who was seen dangling beneath a helicopter during musician Prince Indah’s traditional wedding in Rapogi village, Uriri, Migori County on Sunday evening has gone into hiding, prompting a police manhunt. The man, identified as Salom Obise, clung to a helicopter carrying YouTuber Oga Obinna moments after musician’s traditional wedding had concluded. Uriri sub-County Police Commander Enrico Lyomu, who confirmed the incident, said they were searching for Obise, who took the drastic move of hanging onto a helicopter as it was taking off. The father of two, who has since gone into hiding, shocked residents…
David Ligawa, a system administrator for Migori County Revenue Authority processes payment for a trader at Migori Revenue offices in Migori town on March 28, 2025. (Photo by Anne Atieno) Governor Ochillo Ayacko’s administration has automated its revenue collection systems in a bid to increase locally generated revenue. The initiative is also part of efforts to seal loopholes that have led to revenue losses in the past. Governor Ayacko’s administration, which aims to collect Sh1 billion in the 2024/2025 financial year, has introduced the use of a USSD code, mobile phones, and Bluetooth printers for revenue collection. Director for Revenue…